There's No Business Like the Writer Is a Little Bit Slow Business

From the "it doesn't need to be logical, it's showbiz writing" file, we get this ridiculous "insight" from CNN.com today in a story about the best way for stars to play the court an Oscar game:

On the other extreme, contempt is a recipe for losing. Sean Penn was scornful about awards and didn't bother showing up Oscar night the first three times he was nominated, losing each time. Two years ago, he played nice, attended the Oscars and won best actor for "Mystic River."

Since, after all, they do the voting right there in theater after they check to see who showed up.